sondheim, stephen

Presents a critical examination and analysis of Stephen Sondheim's Broadway musicals, and includes discussion of the songwriter and lyricist's career and output, and compositional process.

Chronicles the career of composer Stephen Sondheim and discusses his music, the themes he deals with, how he uses musical form, and other related topics.

Provides insights into how Broadway musicals are made through the author's account of what he saw while serving as a production assistant during the creation of "Follies" in 1971.

A biography of composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, discussing his early music education, his struggles to become recognized in the theatre, his Broadway successes, and his relationships with some of the world's best known composers, actors, and directors.

Examines the life and career of Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Stephen Sondheim, two of the twentieth century's most prolific composers for musical theater, offering insight into their working methods and analyzing their scores.